A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, for David M. Salas Sr., 73, who passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2012, in Roswell. A funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, also at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with the Rev. Gonzalo Moreno officiating. David will be laid to rest in South Park Cemetery following the Mass.

David Salas was born June 9, 1939, in Roswell, to Gregorio and Delfida Salas. His parents preceded him in death, as did his beloved wife, Sesarita Mary “Baby” Salas. Four brothers and two sisters-in-law also preceded him in death, Ruben and Emma Pineda, Jim and Mary Pineda, Fred Salas and Joe Salas. His three sisters and spouses also preceded him in death, Velia and Julio Flores, Annie and Ralph Vasquez and Oralia and Eloy Ortega. His sole surviving sister Vitalia Gonzales and her husband Johnny reside in San Antonio, Texas. David’s Login to read more